Best Replaceable Blade Knives Hands-on Comparison

There’s a lot of hemming and hawing about replaceable blade knives. Whether for hunting, camping, fishing, or everyday carry, these interchangeable blade knives promise versatility and convenience. But are they a smart tool or just for folks who are too lazy to sharpen a blade? Dive into this comprehensive review as we explore 10 of the best replaceable blade knives available today and determine whether or not they are worth your time and money.
Not only do we focus on popular replacement blade knives with disposable surgical blades like the Havalon Piranta, but we also spotlight a few that offer multiple blade types for varied tasks, like the Gerber Randy Newberg EBS.
Watch as we put each knife through a rigorous series of tests, dissecting their performance, shining a light on their standout features, and pointing out areas they fell short. Whether you're a seasoned outdoorsman or someone looking to invest in a reliable tool, this video will equip you with the knowledge to make an informed choice.
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⚙️BEST REPLACEABLE BLADE KNIVES⚙️
🔗 Multiple links so you can compare prices.
⚡️ Outdoor Edge RazorLite EDC - amzn.to/45elj5u or bit.ly/3F5m1as
⚡️ Havalon Piranta Edge - amzn.to/45erXIT or bassproshops.vzck.net/LX5e6o
⚡️ Old Timer - amzn.to/458Y5Oc or shrsl.com/1fcv8-3cz-lvzdpv_1-1
⚡️ Lancer Tactical - amzn.to/46b6lOV
⚡️ Tyto 1.1 - bit.ly/3LJxHne or bit.ly/3PIfyaD
⚡️ Gerber Vital Pocket - amzn.to/3PAXteB or bit.ly/3REWPz9
⚡️ Havalon Talon Hunt - amzn.to/45uJqgF or cabelas.xhuc.net/QyGVMx
⚡️ Outdoor Edge RazorBone - amzn.to/3PXSupG or cabelas.xhuc.net/VmQoXM
⚡️ Gerber Randy Newberg EBS - amzn.to/3tgfM10 or bit.ly/3LLusf7
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00:00 Are replacement blade knives worth it?
00:50 Havalon Piranta Edge
02:01 Old Timer Replaceable Blade Knife
03:05 Lancer Tactical Hunting Knife
04:03 Gerber Vital Pocket
04:51 Outdoor Edge RazorLite EDC
06:15 Allen Gamekeepers Switchback
07:09 Tyto 1.1 Cerakote
08:02 Outdoor Edge RazorBone
08:47 Gerber Randy Newberg EBS
10:15 Havalon Talon Hunt
11:17 Blade Sharpness
12:26 Blade Replacement
19:32 Blade Security Test
22:18 Comfort Test
24:39 Durability Test
25:44 Results and Recommendations
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[@outdoorempirecom]

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[@DB-cx6cb]

As an old man of 71 and worked Construction , underground mining I hauled men in body bags from job site accidents. With that said, I’m impressed with your good sense, being objective on your reviews and when using protective gloves. While in the mining job I almost lost my arm training young man who lacked mechanical skills in how to operate hydraulics on a Longwall shielding system. You can never be to careful even with these scalpel’s. Great job on your review!

[@outdoorempirecom]

Thank you, I appreciate all the feedback and support! Sounds like you've had some great life experience.

[@sinepari9160]

I'd love to have a beer together and hear some of those stories!

[@1OFGODSOWN]

I just got an Outdoor Edge Razor Lite EDC as a gift Today and it is SUPER SHARP.I don’t know how long the blades will stay sharp but I will resharpen each blade and reuse them before I throw them away.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Good call.

[@ZGoddessLola]

Very nice informative video 👏👏

[@outdoorempirecom]

Glad you liked it!

[@leecherlarry]

never seen those knives before. my favorite is the *Tirant Razor V3*

[@outdoorempirecom]

Thanks for watching! I'll have to check out that Tirant Razor.

[@pr0n3]

Not gonna lie, I see a good bit of utility with the interchangeable knives. One for processing game, one for cutting up roughage and one for dinner time at base camp :).

[@outdoorempirecom]

Right on, sounds like a good system to me.

[@oubeta]

Lost a blade in a carcass for the first time yesterday with my Tyto. I was reaching out to cut the esophagus to pull the gut pile out, and somehow it popped off. I never could find it after 20 minutes of searching. I finally just took the chance and pulled the guts out. I’ve used the Tyto in Alaska for years. I use the tip of an antler to remove the blades. It really helps pop them off without getting your hands too close.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Bummer about losing a blade. But great tip on removing the blade.

[@karenshakh9619]

Thanks for your hard work! I'm interested in your opinion about the knife Muddy SWAP?

[@outdoorempirecom]

Haven't used that one before but I'll check it out.

[@joemisak7925]

I agree I have both as a guide . I want to try Wiebe knives

[@outdoorempirecom]

Ya those look interesting.

[@bridgerfly1796]

I think its a smart idea if you are terrible at sharpening your knife like I am. I do love my Benchmade bugout though.

[@outdoorempirecom]

You call that a knife? 🐊

[@rogueinvestor2375]

I have the Outdoor Edge (OE), the Havalon and the Gerber. Out of the three, the Havalon seems the most practical. The OE is a pain to clean up after skinning because of the blade holder. I don't like how loose the Gerber's lock is, as well as the fact that you can't use the full length of the blade. The Havalon holds the blade the best and is easy to clean up. So I let the OE and Gerber stay on my desk and open letters and packages with them and use the Havalon to process game, along with a good old fixed blade. I still like the OE and the Gerber but they're more like novelty than utility.

[@outdoorempirecom]

That makes a lot of sense to me. I used that OE RazorBone to process my deer last year and indeed it was a bit of a chore to clean it.

[@bryanheard5278]

I have used outdoor edge and the problem I run into is fat and meat get caught up in where you replace the blade making it a pain in the butt to exchange the blade. I have all the gerber vitals and the randy newberg knives, they scored lowest on your test but work really good for me. I don't ever get my blade caught in a vise or something similar to that test, so not real work in my opinion. I have always wanted a havalon but hate how they package blades. Ther gerber vital, has an accessory where you carry blades in a plastic case, like this the best. Thanks for you review. This is just my opinion on the ones that I have. I carry to many knives in my pack. LOL.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Great info, that is for sharing. Indeed I've never had my knife stuck in a vice either 😂. I can see how that would be an issue with the outdoor edge, although I didn't run into that when I used the RazorBone to butcher my deer last year. The Gerber is still a very good knife, I think, it just has a couple vulnerabilities in my opinion.

[@heathen_7]

If project farm had better writing and a sense of humor! I didn’t even know about replaceable blade knives lol

[@outdoorempirecom]

Project Farm makes great videos, I definitely took some inspiration from that guy. Now go get a replaceable blade knife! 😜

[@petep7227]

I saw this comment and immediately subscribed before watching the video. Project Farm is my Jesus.

[@peen2804]

good writing is the antithesis of what project farm is. his only goal is fast and dense amounts of information.

[@oubeta]

Do you think any of the blades are strong enough to cut up through the sternum of a Whitetail? I’ve done it multiple times with a Havalon, but you have to keep the blade perfectly straight or it will snap.

[@outdoorempirecom]

All those that use the scalpel blades won't really be any better than the Havalon. That Havalon Talon Hunt or Gerber Randy Newberg would certainly do it. But I bet the outdoor edge knives would do it too. Their blades are a bit stiffer and that blade support should keep it from bending or breaking.

[@LillyLegacyWWOD]

Was hoping to see the schrade enrage in the lineup

[@outdoorempirecom]

I'll put it on the list for the future.

[@tgmittler]

These are a great idea, for the manufacturers. A 4” fixed blade and a buck 110 is me taking a stand against the disposable mentality.

[@outdoorempirecom]

I hear you there. Not a fan of the idea of throwing away a dozen blades after processing a single animal.

[@evanmenzel4972]

So I’m confused. It looks like the Havalon Talon and the Newberg EBS tied for your highest score, but you didn’t mention either as your top pick. Seems like lowest price was really the deciding factor. Would you carry the EBS? I bought one recently but the locking mechanism concerns me.

[@outdoorempirecom]

Good observation. I did this intentionally because the EBS and the Talon are unlike the rest of the knives in this review. Their blades are interchangeable but they are more like typical knife blades as opposed to disposable ones like I think most people think of when we talk about replacement blade knives. The blades are stiffer and can be sharpened, the handles are definitely more comfortable, and they're pretty tough. But that comes at the expense of added cost, weight, and maintenance, which are three main things the scalpel blade knives help with. I did carry the EBS last year but I ended up not using it to field dress my deer. But I did use it to process my deer at home. I found the blade got dull relatively quickly, like it's a cheaper quality blade than my normal fixed blade hunting knife. And I didn't take full advantage of the swappable blades. So for me, it just doesn't make sense. I'd rather carry one sturdy hunting knife a Havalon Piranta. But others would probably disagree so it comes down to preference. I did expect the EBS blade to hold up better than it did though before needing sharpened.

[@evanmenzel4972]

@@outdoorempirecom I bought an EBS after having blades pop out of my Havalon while process a cow elk (gunk pushed the blade of the the locked position) but I wasn't impressed with blade quality and the release button seemed even more likely to get pushed while processing game animal. Guess it is going back and I'll start carrying a normal fixed blade with the Havalon with a back up. Now I'll need to get more comfortable touching up the edge of my fixed blade while I am skinning. What is your go-to field sharpening system/honing rod?

[@sinepari9160]

Good old havalon, the original and still the best!

[@outdoorempirecom]

It's a trusty one.

[@Eric-mf6vm]

I like the outdoor edge knives, their blades are able to be resharpened

[@outdoorempirecom]

Agreed!

[@keithelder]

I like them too. I like how uneasy the blades are to change.